Articles

This haunting and melodic track was the last studio recording by the late Zimbabwean 'mbira' queen, released this week almost two years after her death. >

Handbag designer Akosua Afriye-Kumi took us on a trip to the unlikely home of her handcrafted fashion label AAKS: the dusty villages of Bolgatanga, Ghana. >

As South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, we look back on hopeful beginnings to remind us of what we set out to achieve as a nation. >

Our gallery of specially made anti-xenophobia posters submitted by local illustrators was the most popular story this week. >

Fashion Revolution Day encourages consumers to be more aware of the fashion supply chains they buy into. >

Larry Harvey reflects on the impact the annual Burning Man festival offers those who experience it. >

10 of the most memorable design moments at Design Indaba 2015 by Real Estate Magazine >

Local designer Nawaaz Saldulker is included in "Islamopolitan", a travelling exhibition that is part of Milan 2015. >

The two-day seminar programme returns to Johannesburg and Cape Town in May, with a new line up of speakers. >

Cape Town watercolour artist and designer Euodia Roets talks about her pamper boutique brand Touchee Feelee. >

Local illustrators respond to our call for poster designs speaking out against the xenophobic attacks visited on foreign Africans this past week. >

As Milan Design Week draws to an end, we look back at ten new designs that made an impression. >

Design Academy Eindhoven’s “Eat Shit” exhibition at Ventura Lambrate looks at the myriad ways our lives revolve around human waste. >

“Liveability” seems to be a common thread among the designs on show at Milan Design Week 2015. >